It’s always a thrill to see my work up in lights, but the ultimate compliment is when one of the stars I shoot uses the photo I take of them in one shape or another. Recently I’ve had some really favorable feedback on the quality of my photos. Dressed to Chill were amazed at my photos of them and KISSTROYER have always been massive fans of my work. But to have Eric Singer, KISS drummer, use my photo as his Facebook profile photo has seriously blown my mind! I am so thrilled, you have no idea. The reason I shoot is partially motivated by financial reasons, but from an artist’s point of view having another artist acknowledge my art in such a positive way makes all the blood, sweat and tears all worth it.

KISS came to town this week (with Mötley Crüe, Thin Lizzy and Diva Demolition) and we were lucky enough to go to the concert on both nights that they played to a packed Etihad Stadium in Melbourne. It was fantastic being in the front row in the ‘mosh pit’ two nights in a row; it was just an awesome experience to see my favorite band so close up and personal. Not only that, but being so close allowed me to take some (even if I say so myself) great photos. Hopefully my new association with Heavy Magazine in future will allow me to shoot from the pit with my real photography gear so watch out for more kickass photos. In any case here’s a snapshot of my photos with links to more photos below. R’n’R!!!!

Once again the guys at KISSOPOLIS have featured my photos on their web site. As always it’s a buzz for me to see my stuff up in lights and I am looking forward to possibly helping out with the KISSOPOLIS web site in the near future. Along with my other KISS indulgences, being hooked up with KISSOPOLIS in the name of Rock’n’roll and in the name of KISS is exciting and fun! Thanks KISSOPOLIS!!